asphalt cement


asphalt cement

[′a‚sfȯlt si′ment] (materials) Fluxed or unfluxed asphalt especially prepared for direct use in making bituminous pavements.

asphalt cement

Asphalt that is refined to meet specifications for paving, industrial, and special purposes; see asphaltic cement.

asphaltic cement, asphalt cement

A specially prepared asphalt, free of water and material foreign to asphalt; contains less than 1% ash; must be heated to a fluid condition for use; an asphalt specially prepared as to quality and consistency for direct use in the manufacture of bituminous pavements.